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Next event ... Geminids peak! Sat-Sun Dec 13-14;2008 updated , 2008 based on ..Z data:
Alister.
P.S.
When using DarkSkyClock, make sure you click on the box to see the big picture, and look at satellite miagery,
otherwise you might find you're chasing nonexistent sucker holes.
** DISCLAIMER : **
Generally, the file will only be updated before important events such
as grazes, eclipses, star parties, Astronomy Day. I will *endeavour*
to update this weather forecast file for official observing weekends.
I cannot guarantee I will be in a position to update it due to
the availability of the office laptop, or something as simple as I'm
busy with my family.
Please do not call me at home for casual observing nights since I
may be on days off and not up to speed with the current weather, so
will not be able to offer any words of advice. Besides, I cannot
handle large numbers of calls - but I usually will be in contact
with the observing group coordinator.
Final note: At best, a weather forecast is advice on the most likely
conditions. "Sucker holes" do open up and clouds can dissipate or form
unexpectedly. Sometimes even 3 hours before going out I can't guarantee
what the cloudiness will be. I will make a point to include a note
on my level of confidence, which will vary from situation to situation.
It all comes down to your assessment of risk/benefit. As the expression
goes "you pays your money and you takes your chances". It depends on
how desperate you are to observe versus what you stand to gain/lose
by heading out. One thing is for sure: if you don't go, you certainly
won't get a dark sky. Sometimes I decide to stay in town and do some
planetary/lunar observing at the ESSC deck on iffy nights. That way I
still get my fix without the overhead of packing and driving.
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